1740-1780 War of Austrian Succession

The Hasburg power was challenged by Prussia and France and the Hasburg’s were backed up by England and Republic. The King Frederick II was trying to unify his scattered crown by capturing Sileicia. Maria Theresa still got to keep her thrown.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Austrian_Succession

1756-1763 Seven Years War ends in Peace of Paris

The seven year war was ended by the Treaty of Paris February 10. This was signed by Great Britain France Spain and Portugal. This allowed Britain to win against France and Spain. This treaty left out two other countries that were involved in the war Prussia and Austria http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Paris_(1763)stria.

1772- The First Partition of Poland

This broke Poland into Three parts. This was caused by the Russian new found power was threatening Prussia and the Hasburg Empire. Frederick the great created this agreement to stop Austria and Prussia going to war because they were jealous of Russia’s power.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Partition_of_Poland

1789 French Revolution begins- It began with the creation of the Estates-General which lead to the Third estate proclaming the Tennis Court oath. Next came the Bastille in July of 1789 and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen in August. The revolution ended with the execution of King Louis XVI.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Revolution

1793 The Second Partition of Poland-The second partition of Poland was a treaty between Russia and Prussia agreeing to revoke polish reforms in both countries. Both countries would also receive large chunks of Commonwealth territory. After the second partition, the commonwealth lost about 2 million people and only 3.5 million remained in Poland. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Partition_of_Poland

1795 The Third Partition of Poland-The third partition of Poland was an agreement between Austria, Prussia, and Russia to take Poland off the map of Europe as a solution to the unrest. Poland was off the map of Europe for the next 123 years until The Congress of Vienna set up The Congress kingdom of Poland. Poland would not regain full independence until after World War I. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Partition_of_Poland